40ft Container with Roll-Up Door – Used, Wired and Lit
$2,500
SKU: CCH-10108
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A 40ft Corten steel container fitted with a lockable roll-up door and pre-installed electrics with interior lighting, ready for storage or a mobile workshop.
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This 40-foot shipping container is a versatile, secure option for on-site storage, mobile workshops or as a base for custom spaces. Made from weather-resistant Corten steel, it has been fitted with a roll-up door and a pre-installed electrical system so it is functional on arrival, giving a spacious, durable enclosed environment for commercial and industrial uses. Its design prioritizes security and structural integrity to keep assets and equipment protected.
Key Features
- Roll-up door access: A robust, lockable roll-up door allows convenient, space-efficient access, ideal where a swinging door is impractical and useful for loading and unloading.
- Pre-installed electrics: The container includes an electrical system with interior lighting, powered via a standard external connection point, so it works as a lit workspace or illuminated storage right away.
- Durable weather-resistant build: Corten steel withstands harsh conditions including heavy rain and snow, protecting the contents.
- High security: Steel construction and the roll-up door's integrated locking provide a strong barrier against theft, and combine with customer-supplied high-security locks for added protection.
- Standardised dimensions: As a 40-foot container built to standard ISO specifications, it transports easily by truck, rail or ship and can be moved by crane or forklift.
Shipping containers are known for strength and adaptability, and this 40-foot model is a clear example. It is built from heavy-duty corrugated steel panels mounted on a robust steel frame, construction originally engineered for the rigours of ocean freight and therefore highly effective for stationary storage and workspace use.
A key change on this unit is replacing the standard double doors with a full-width roll-up door, often preferred for workshops and high-traffic storage. It opens easily and secures overhead, completely clearing the opening, and needs no extra clearance for a door swing, making it ideal for tight spaces or placement near other structures.
The unit also has an internal electrical package, with lighting fixtures mounted to the ceiling for consistent illumination throughout the interior. The system terminates in a standard exterior junction box ready for connection to a power source, and this pre-wiring saves significant time and cost over retrofitting a standard container, offering a turnkey solution for a site office, secure workshop or organized storage. While often used as-is, the robust frame and flat surfaces also make it a strong candidate for further customisation, such as insulating, fitting shelving, or modifying it into a mobile retail unit or equipment maintenance bay.
Technical specifications: external dimensions (L x W x H) are 40 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft 6 in (12.2 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m), with internal dimensions of 39 ft 5 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m). The door opening (W x H) is 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in (2.34 m x 2.28 m), and interior volume is approximately 2,390 cu ft (approximately 67.6 m³). Maximum gross weight is 67,200 lb (30,480 kg) and tare weight is approximately 8,000 lb (3,630 kg). The material is Corten steel, and the electrical supply is 110V / 220V, with the customer to verify compatibility and connect to a source.
This 40-foot container suits a wide range of professional uses: secure storage for tools, materials and equipment at construction, industrial or agricultural sites; a mobile workshop, using the interior space, lighting and power for field maintenance and repairs; a pop-up retail or event space, where its size and existing electrics suit conversion into a temporary store, ticket booth or concession stand; and warehouse expansion for immediate overflow storage of inventory or supplies.
The package includes one 40 ft modified shipping container, one steel roll-up door with locking mechanism, one pre-installed interior lighting system, and one external electrical connection point / junction box.
A 40ft Shipping Container With a Roll Up Door and Lights Fitted
Two modifications turn a plain 40-footer into somewhere you can actually work, and this unit has both. A 40ft shipping container with a roll up door gives you an opening that needs no swing clearance, and the pre-installed electrics mean the interior is lit the moment you connect power rather than after a weekend of running cable.
The roll-up door matters more than people expect. Standard cargo doors need a large arc of clear ground in front of them and are heavy to work in wind; a shutter rolls straight up into the header, so you can park a truck or stack pallets within a couple of feet of the opening.
Specifications at a Glance
- External dimensions: 40' × 8' × 8'6" high
- Internal dimensions: approximately 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10"
- Internal volume: around 2,390 cubic feet, roughly 300 square feet of floor
- Tare weight: approximately 8,200 lb before the door conversion
- Access: lockable roll-up shutter requiring no external swing space
- Electrics: interior lighting fed from an external connection point
- Condition: used weathering steel shell with cosmetic wear
- Delivery: flat $500 nationwide, prices shown are tax-inclusive
Workshop and High-Traffic Storage Applications
The fit-out suits anyone in and out of the container constantly, or working inside it for hours at a time. If the unit will be loaded once and locked for a season, a plain container is cheaper.
- Mobile workshop for fabrication, joinery, or vehicle maintenance
- Tool crib and issue point on an active construction site
- Landscaping and grounds-maintenance base with daily equipment access
- Loading dock overflow where forklifts work close to the opening
- Farm workshop lit for early starts and winter afternoons
Power Connection, Door Care, and Site Setup
The container arrives wired internally and terminates at an external inlet, so your electrician handles the supply, isolator, and protection at the connection point. Confirm the intended load before delivery if you plan to add welders, compressors, or heaters. The shutter needs the container to sit dead level: a racked frame binds the curtain in its tracks, so use blocks under all four corner castings and check level in both directions before the truck leaves. Keep the tracks clear of grit and lubricate the mechanism periodically. Compare a shorter version in the 20ft high cube with roll-up door or a multi-access build in the 40ft container with three roll-up side doors. Browse the rest of the 40ft container listings and our used container inventory, or read the buying guide if you are still weighing condition grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the roll-up door as secure as cargo doors?
A quality shutter with integrated locking is a serious barrier, though original cargo doors with locking bars are marginally harder to defeat. Most owners add a closed-shackle padlock or a hasp guard to the shutter for the same level of protection. Where security is the top priority, keep one end with standard doors as well.
Does the container need to be level for the shutter to work?
Yes, and this is the most common cause of problems. If the frame twists because one corner sits lower than the others, the curtain binds in its guides and the door becomes stiff or jams. Set it on solid blocks at all four corners, check level in both directions, and re-check after the first winter.
What electrical supply does the unit need?
The lighting circuit itself draws very little, so a standard supply covers it. The question is what you plan to plug in. Power tools, a compressor, or a heater push the demand up quickly, so tell your electrician the intended load and have the supply, breaker, and cable sized for that rather than for lights alone.
| SKU | CCH-10108 |
| Condition | Used (Cargo Worthy) |
| External dimensions | 40' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 2,390 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 8,200 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 80 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 40ft Containers, Used Shipping Containers |
| Availability | Available to order — nationwide delivery |
We deliver to all 50 states for a flat $500 per order — the same price regardless of container size, quantity, or distance. That fee is added in your cart and at checkout, and there is no distance or size surcharge. A tilt-bed truck slides the container to ground level and places it as close as safely possible to where you want it.
Need help preparing your site or choosing the right delivery method? Call us at (440) 379-3940 or request a quote.
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